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National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) Kigali, Rwanda — The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has temporarily suspended the operations of Mobicash Rwanda Ltd for three months effective January 23, 2026, citing violations of laws…
Kigali, Rwanda — The Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, approved the appointment of Uwera Jean Maurice as Deputy Government Spokesperson of Rwanda, replacing the late Alain Mukuralinda who passed away…
Today, on 27 January 2026, Rwanda confirmed it has formally initiated arbitration proceedings against the United Kingdom at the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, Netherlands, following a dispute over alleged…
Kigali, Rwanda — President Paul Kagame received Prof. Dong-Sup Yoon, President of Yonsei University, along with Dr. Won-Yong Lee, Executive Vice President for Research Affairs, and their delegation this afternoon at…
On Monday, January 26, 2026, Colonel Dan Gatsinzi officially assumed his duties as the Deputy Commander of the Rwanda Air Force in charge of Operations, marking a key leadership transition within the Rwanda Defence…
Rwanda has confirmed its support for Louise Mushikiwabo to seek a third term as Secretary-General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF), Foreign Affairs Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe has said. The…
Rwanda and Oman have taken steps to deepen bilateral relations after signing a series of cooperation agreements in key sectors, including trade, aviation, logistics and digital transformation. The agreements were…
The Ordinary General Assembly of the Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA), held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, marked a major moment for the future direction of football in Rwanda. The meeting was officially opened by…
The National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) has announced that investment in Rwanda reached USD 3.27 billion in 2024, up from USD 1.67 billion recorded eight years earlier. The investment played a significant…
Rwandan peacekeepers deployed in Bria, Central African Republic (CAR), on Wednesday, 7 January, awarded United Nations service medals in recognition of their dedicated service and significant contribution to peace and…
As 2025 comes to a close, Rwanda has marked a year of youth-centered development, innovation, and community-driven progress. Across the country, strategic initiatives in skills, agriculture, entrepreneurship, and civic…
The City of Kigali informs the public that an official fireworks display will take place at midnight on the night of 31 December 2025 to 1 January 2026, in celebration of the end of the year and the beginning of the…
Rwanda has joined the African Union (AU) and the East African Community (EAC) in reaffirming its support for Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity amid renewed international debate over Somaliland’s status.…
The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) has announced Stella Rusine Nteziryayo as its new Chief Executive Officer, pending regulatory approval. She will succeed Kampeta Pitchette Sayinzoga, who led the bank through six…
Young Rwandans studying, working, and living in Poland have visited Rwanda under a programme titled Cultural Heritage Visit 2025, aimed at deepening their understanding of the country’s history and reaffirming their…
On Monday, December 22, Rwanda National Police (RNP) and Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS) welcomed 1903 new non-commissioned officers, who completed a nine-month Basic Police Course (BPC) at the Police Training School…
The foreign affairs ministers of Rwanda and Russia held a bilateral meeting focused on advancing cooperation between the two countries. Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olivier Nduhungirehe, and his Russian…
Child stunting among children under five in Rwanda has declined from 33 percent in 2020 to 27 percent in 2025, according to the Seventh Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey (RDHS7). The survey was released on December…
At least three people have been killed after a passenger bus operated by Trinity Express, traveling from Kampala to Kigali, was involved in a road accident in Rukiga District, southwestern Uganda. The crash occurred in…
Ten leading African entrepreneurs have received funding to expand their businesses after reaching the final stage of the Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) competition. The awards were presented during a ceremony held on…
The Ministry of Education has reported that about 4,766,125 people representing 35% of Rwanda’s population of 13,550,000 are currently enrolled in education at various levels, from pre-primary schooling to adult…
Ambassador Ernest Rwamucyo has presented his Letters of Credence to President Isaias Afwerki, officially accrediting him as Rwanda’s Ambassador to the State of Eritrea. The ceremony took place on 4 December 2025 at the…
President Paul Kagame held talks with Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), on the partnership between Rwanda and the IMF, and their shared commitment to advancing…
The long-discussed peace agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was officially signed in Washington, D.C., during a ceremony attended by several African Heads of State. At 6:55 p.m. GMT ,…